OBITUARIES

Jan 27, 2024

Veronica Lois Waltermeyer, 75, of York, passed away on January 27, 2024. She was born May 24, 1948 in York, PA to the late Gerald Alexander and Ruth Naomi (Routson) Bortner. She is survived by her son Bruce Waltermeyer, Jr., daughters Stacy Waltermeyer and Ashley Pollard, and grandchildren Audrianna, Ethan, Jeramiah, James, Alexis, Bazil, and the late Lorna. A...

Jan 19, 2024

William Henry Hax, 61, of York, passed away peacefully at home on January 19, 2024. Will was born February 18, 1962 in Baltimore, Maryland to the late Earl and Evelyn (King) Hax. He is survived by his wife Debbie Smith Hax, daughters Meredith A. Callahan, Lindsay M. Smith, and Sarah K. Tracey, nine grandchildren, two great-grandchildren, brothers Charles Casey...

Jan 18, 2024

Richard Allen "Dick" Pace, Sr., 81, of Glen Rock, passed away January 18, 2024. Dick was born July 6, 1942 in Baltimore, Maryland to the late Frank V. and Irene E. (Eagle) Pace. He is survived by his wife Darlene E. (Brodbeck) Pace, daughters Karen Huettner of Florida, Deena A. Wojtkowiak of Glen Rock, Darla A. Wilhelm of Glen...

Jan 14, 2024

Patricia Elaine (nee Allison) McDade, of New Freedom, PA passed away surrounded by the love of her family, on Jan. 14th, 2024.

Born in York, PA Dec. 17, 1941, daughter of Clarence & Gladys (nee Krafft) Allison, she later moved to Texas, Maryland where she loved her friends like family. She raised her family in...

Jan 4, 2024

In Loving Memory of Michael John Fraley

It is with heavy hearts and deep sadness that we announce the passing of Michael John Fraley on January 4, 2024, at the age of 63. Michael was born on October 30, 1960, in Lake Charles, Louisiana, to his loving parents, Donnie and the late Rai (Weimer) Fraley....

Jan 3, 2024

Carl "Red" Arnold, 94 years old, died peacefully at Normandie Ridge on January 3rd, 2024. He and his loving wife, Ellenor L. (Olp) Arnold celebrated their 71st Wedding Anniversary on May 17th, 2023.

He was the eldest son of the late Carl O. and Malinda (Dietz) Arnold, and the eldest grandson of William and Ida Arnold, and...

Dec 31, 2023

Lewis Ronald Williams, a beloved husband, father, brother, and friend, peacefully passed away on December 31, 2023, at his residence in Glen Rock, PA. Born on June 25, 1948, in Baltimore, MD, to Helen F. (Rumel) and the late Lewis H. Williams, Lewis lived a life filled with love, dedication, and remarkable achievements.

He was...

Dec 29, 2023

On Friday, December 29, 2023, Peter Gunnard Johnson, 93, passed away at Ashleigh at Lansdowne, in Leesburg, VA. He was the son of the late Gunnard Eric Johnson, and the late Ingeborg Persson. They came to the USA from Sweden in 1923 and 1924 respectively. They met and were married here and settled in Pittsburgh, Pa. where Peter was...

Dec 24, 2023

Mary Ellen Bailey, 97, of Glen Rock, passed away peacefully at home on December 24, 2023. She was born in Glen Rock on April 11, 1926 to the late Roy and Mary (Rohrbaugh) Rother. She was preceded in death by her husband Charles in 2016, their 73rd year of marriage. Mary is survived by her daughter Beverly J. Swope...

Dec 22, 2023

Kenneth Robert Knapke, 41, of Dunwoody, Georgia died peacefully in his home on Friday December 22, 2023. He was born in Atlanta in 1982, the son of Bruce and Vicki of Glenville, Pa.

Along with his parents, he is also survived by his grandparents, Richard and Joshuean of Carnesville, GA, siblings and in-laws: Kelly (Knapke)...

Dec 21, 2023

Daniel P. Mays, 72 years old, passed on Dec. 21, 2023. He was a quiet christian man, giving much of his life in service to others. He was the first son of the late Daniel J. Mays and Dorothy Stermer Mays. Dan leaves his brothers; Andrew G. Mays and wife Nancy and Robert D. Mays and wife Lisia. And...

Dec 21, 2023

Bryan Lloyd Ness, 64, of York, PA., passed away December 21, 2023. He was born February 9, 1959 in Hanover, PA. to the late Donald E. and Anna Romaine (Kaltreider) Ness. Bryan graduated from New Freedom Christian School and worshipped at Shiloh God's Missionary Church. He is survived by his wife of 43 years, Kimberly Ness, his daughter Sarah...

Dec 21, 2023

Clinton G. Amspacher, 91, of York, formerly of Glen Rock, passed away on December 21, 2023.

Clinton was born to the late Clinton R. Amspacher and Mary C. Sheffer Amspacher. He was married to Sondra M. "Bonnie" (Frey) Amspacher for 63 years prior to her death on November 11th 2016. He was a carpenter by trade, retiring...

Dec 21, 2023

Betty M. (Bohr) Emig of Glen Rock passed away after a prolonged illness on December 21, 2023 at the age of 92. She was the wife of the late John W. Emig for 37 years prior to his passing in 1995.

Betty was born on August 5, 1931 in Shrewsbury Township, PA. She graduated from Codorus Township...

Dec 18, 2023

Shawn Richard Creager, 55, of York, passed away December 18, 2023. He was born in York, PA on August 1, 1968 to the late Richard E. and Carole A. (Bortner) Creager. He is survived by his sons Tanner and Jared Creager, his sister Shelly Orwig and her fiance' Rob Groves, Jr., his nephew Travis Laughman and niece Kayla Laughman...

Dec 17, 2023

Philip (Phil) Hoeflich passed away in York, PA on December 17, 2023. He was 77 years old. He was born in Baltimore, Md and was the seventh child of Mary Elizabeth and Francis R. Hoeflich (both deceased). Devoted husband of 55 years to Helen M. Hoeflich (nee Harakal), father to Philip J. (Bethany) Hoeflich of Enola, PA and Theresa...

Dec 9, 2023

Gerald “Jerry” Edward Dietz (Talking Bear, Pap, Pappy), 85, of Loganville went to heaven with his Lord and Savior on Saturday, December 9, 2023. He was the beloved husband of Judith Ann (Gable) Dietz with whom he celebrated over 63 years of marriage.

Jerry was born on February 4, 1938, in Hellam, PA. He was...

Dec 7, 2023

Elenora "Elie" Hicks Duerr passed away after a long illness on December 7, 2023 at the age of 86, at Misericordia Nursing Home in York, Pennsylvania. She was the devoted wife of the late Robert Duerr, until his passing in 2015. She was born in Hillsville, VA to Walter and Lola Worrell Hicks. When her mother remarried, she became...

Dec 7, 2023

On December 7, 2023, Ellen Margaret Scherr, 55, passed away at her home in Hanover, PA. She was born in Westminster, MD on June 18, 1968 to Gene and Mary Ritz. In addition to her parents she is survived by her son, Nicolas Costa, daughter Alexis Foose, grandchildren Kayden Costa, Weston Foose and Veronica Cichelli. She is also survived...

Dec 4, 2023

On Monday, December 4, 2023, Robert James "Jim" Gates, 76, of Dallastown, passed away at WellSpan York Hospital. He was the loving husband to Delores A. (Brown) Gates for the past 18 years. He met Delores, "Dee", one day while shopping at Brown's Orchards and Farm Market, and they would eventually begin dating. He thought it to be appropriate,...